This is a pair of phrases used to compare two different facts about a subject. Paul uses these phrases to explain that God has rejected the Jews, but he also still loves them.
God's love for the Gentiles was so great that his love for the Jews seemed like hatred in comparison. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
## they are hated ##
AT: "God hates the Jews" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])